Bill > S07743

This bill requires public schools in New York to include cursive writing instruction in their standard course of study, with the specific goal of ensuring that students can create readable documents using legible cursive handwriting by the end of fifth grade. The proposed amendment to the education law mandates that schools incorporate cursive writing lessons into their curriculum, addressing concerns about the declining use of handwriting skills in an increasingly digital age. By specifying that students should achieve legible cursive writing by fifth grade, the bill aims to preserve a traditional form of communication and potentially support cognitive development associated with handwriting. The legislation would take effect immediately and apply to school years beginning on the first of July following its enactment, giving schools time to integrate cursive instruction into their existing educational programs.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7743